Category: Bikes

Don't lie to me, every cyclist has one... It could be a new bike, a shiny new upgrade or some new kit. I know I always have a list of shiny new cycling stuff. New bikes come out every year, upgraded components get released and I can't help but look. But then I think, if... Continue Reading →

Rest days are good! My previous post was about mind over matter and talking about how, even though you feel tired, you manage to push through. However, sometimes you really need to listen to your body. It's all very well and good going flat out for as long as possible. But sometimes the body just... Continue Reading →

Challenge completed! I can't believe I've done it. At 7 AM on the 31st of January, my Garmin ticked over to 10 miles. My mind went through so many stages. First of all, thank goodness that's over. Secondly, I've actually managed to do it and I've stuck to it regardless of how I felt. Speaking... Continue Reading →

When one challenge just isn't enough... About halfway through January, I decided that I would attempt to cycle 10 miles every day until the end of the month. My previous post was an update on how that was going. One evening I was doing my daily 10 miles on the rollers inside a nice warm... Continue Reading →

I really don't know why I do this to myself. Still, it's been quite good fun to have something to aim for and challenge me. For those that don't already know, just over two weeks ago, I set myself the challenge of riding at least 10 miles each day for the rest of January. This... Continue Reading →

No, I didn't just ride around the dining room, although it would be quite fun to create a course around the house. Hmm... no, no. I'll just stick to the usual methods. Although I didn't go anywhere, technically I did ride my bike and it was the weekend. So I think this counts. When I... Continue Reading →

This time of year, or winter in general, it's definitely more challenging to stay away from the warm beds, roaring fires and days in front of the TV. I know I struggle. It certainly makes it harder when you look out of the window and it's dark, gloomy and wet. It definitely doesn't help if... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year everyone! I can't believe that 2018 has been, come and gone. Looking back on my Strava, it's been a pretty good year for me. We'll ignore the mid-year crash... I was extremely pleased that I'd successfully managed to achieve my target of 1000 miles for the year. That may not seem like... Continue Reading →

You can tell winter is on its way, the nights are drawing in, temperatures are dropping and rain won't stop falling. Don't get me wrong, I love autumn and winter. When it's cold, wet and miserable outside and you're inside all snuggled up on the sofa with a roaring fire going. Perfect. But that's the... Continue Reading →